Taranagar is a city and a municipality in Churu district in the Indian state of Rajasthan, situated at 28° 41'N 75° 3'E, about 120 miles northeast of Bikaner. Taranagar was earlier known as Reni, named for the lady Rinkali who came here to live from Vishalnagar Koyalapatan, currently Foga in Sardarshar (Rajasthan). The nizamat consisted of five eastern tehsils of Bhadra, Churu, Nohar, Rajgarh and
Reni. In 1948, the town was renamed for King Tara Singh, who ruled it in mid 18th century. The first king of Taranagar was Ranakpal. He lost the empire to Chayal Rajputs, who ruled it for more than 1000 years, then Rao Bikaji conquered it. Reni was part of Jangladesh and capital of the Jakhar gotra jat, ruled prior to its annexation by the Rathor rulers. The present name of the town is Taranagar. Taranagar is a very old village, famous for its temples, ancient Havelies, paintings inside them and chatries. Taranagar also has an old Fort, locally known as Gadh, that is now is being used as the Tehshil headquarters and is surrounded by the market place. Taranagar is surrounded by a number of small villages, the residents of which trade in Taranagar.
